1998 GP Oil Leak

[4 cam torino]

Are there any spots these are prone to developing oil leaks? I know someone with one that said it is leaking oil. I told them I would take a look at it. Just wondering where is a good place to start if it happens to be something common. My offer to help ends prior to the oil pan and rear valve cover I think though, lol.

[aquase]

the rear valve cover is prolly easier than the front one

[dunnster76]

Umm ... I don't hear much about GPs leaking oil ... I've never had that problem in either of mine so far. I'll look at ClubGP and see if much is said there.

[dunnster76]

Looks like places to check are ...

Valve covers (front & rear)
Intake Manifold Gaskets
Lower EGR Bolt (sometimes can leak oil)

Oh ... and if it's the rear valve cover, on a 98 I don't think you have to remove anything to get the valve cover off. You can just unhook the top dog bones/motor mounts, and rock the engine forward. Easiest way to do that is push the car back and lock the e-brake when the engine is titled forward. Then you've got plenty of hand room in the back. It's really pretty easy.

[4 cam torino]

Really? I assumed that to be a pain in the ass. Good to know it isn't if that's where it's leaking from. I think I might be checking it out Thursday.

[GTPpower]

Yes...the back one is actually easier than the front. We actually did it without moving anything on my car.....very carefully though lol

[charlez]

UV Dye FTW :cool1:

[4 cam torino]

What's the story on the dye? How's it work? Do you pout it in the oil?

[charlez]

You dump a small amount of the dye into the oil and run the car for a bit. (depending on how bad of a leak). Then take a UV light and look for the glowing oil. It works pretty good. When there's oil all over, it really helps pinpoint where it's coming from.
I picked the dye up at O'Reilly (less than $10).

http://www.id-usa.com/product.asp?CID=64&PID=362

[4 cam torino]

I guarantee there is going to be oil all over. I think it's been leaking for a while and I don't think the car ever gets washed.

[dunnster76]

That's sad to hear.

[4 cam torino]

Looks like I might not be dealing with this at all after all.